Saturn is a subsidiary of the General Motors Company which specialized on production of low priced automobile. They refer to themselves as a “different kind of car company”. Their primary way of capturing buyers is through low and no haggle pricing. Critiques say that Saturn has a good customer relationship. It has been popular to buyers on its first years which lead to the company’s further expansion. Saturn produced different types of automobiles: sedan, vans and SUVs. It took a huge share in the car industry until it was declared bankrupt in 2009, forcing the car production to stop.

The company has made some of the bestselling SUVs in the market. Vue and Outlook are the two Saturn SUV. Vue has entered the market in 2002 and has been through different modification until 2009. There were two generations of Saturn Vue. The first generation was made until 2008 when the second generation of Vue was available. Another Saturn SUV is the Outlook which was not released in the industry until 2007. Saturn Outlook is noticeably larger than the first model. Both models were known to be fuel efficient and have a smooth ride but Vue has recorded more sales than the other.
When the first Saturn SUV was released, the 2002 Vue has the traditional safety features. It includes a traction control, adjustable seat belts (front and rear seats) and daytime running lights. Additional gadgets like child seat anchorage for buyers with babies and energy management are available. These devices were known to be basic parts of a car. Throughout the years, more gadgets were added as Vue has been modified. Anti-theft features, air bags, auto crash notify and others were enhanced to increase the safety of Saturn SUVs.
One of the recent Saturn SUV models is the 2008 Saturn Outlook. Just like the other models, the Outlook has the basic security features but with added devices like the tire pressure monitor, advanced air bags system, a 4-wheel ABS which helps drivers to maintain control on the steering on sudden breaks, and traction control. These features made 2009 Saturn Outlook a lot safer to drive, making those drivers feel comfortable when they drive.
Thought it seems the same to the 2007 Vue model, the 2008 Saturn Vue has a more advanced protection system than the 2008 Outlook. The advanced model has auto-dimming rearview mirrors which reduces the ambient lights and glare coming from behind by dimming the said mirrors. The pretensioners in the seatbelts were also upgraded in the 2008 model. The head restraints are also added not only to the driver’s seat but to the passengers’ seat, front and back, as well.
Saturn SUVs may not be considered as the safest automobiles and its feature may be the same as the other car brand’s. But through time, the safety features has been innovated to adapt with the needs of the users of the car. With all of these gadgets and devices installed in each Saturn SUVs, it is considerable safe to drive and enjoy one.
